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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.97, 7,492.46 and 1,296.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.97, 7,492.46 and 1,296.89 is: 1,945.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.97 : 7,492.46 = 1,296.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.97/7,492.46 = 1,296.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.97x = 7,492.46 × 1,296.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.97x = 9,716,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,716,885.46/4,994.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.33

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